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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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